Heads up: Major Yellowstone Avenue construction begins July 6
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POCATELLO — Drivers should plan for delays or find alternative routes beginning July 6 as a major construction project gets underway on one of the area’s busiest roadways connecting Chubbuck and Pocatello.
The Idaho Transportation Department will begin replacing damaged concrete on Yellowstone Avenue (U.S. Highway 91) on Monday, July 6.
Work will start between Highway Avenue and West Burnside Avenue in Chubbuck. Concrete replacement will also take place later this summer on Yellowstone Avenue from Hurley Drive to south of Flandro Drive in Pocatello.
The project is expected to continue through 2027.
What to expect:
- Single-lane closures on Yellowstone Avenue. Flaggers will direct traffic when necessary.
- Work hours will vary, with both daytime and nighttime construction.
- Access to driveways and side streets will be restricted for several hours during paving.
- Construction noise and bright lighting during nighttime work.
- Bus stops may be temporarily relocated to maintain pedestrian safety near construction zones.
As part of the project, the City of Chubbuck will replace a water main on the west side of Yellowstone Avenue between Circle Inn Street and Mingo Lane. That work will take place during daytime hours.
For more information about the water main replacement, call Chubbuck Public Works at (208) 237-2430.
Yellowstone Avenue is a major corridor connecting Chubbuck and Pocatello, providing access to numerous businesses, neighborhoods and services.
“Several areas of Yellowstone Avenue have deteriorated after years of heavy use, and the new concrete is expected to serve the community for 20 years,” an ITD spokesperson said.